California & Canyons

12 days from
£2525pp

Begin your all-American self-drive Journey in the bay city of San Francisco.

Highlights

Continue through California where you can embrace the outdoors at Yosemite National Park, try your luck in Las Vegas, cruise through the dramatic scenery of Death Valley and peer into the depths of the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Finally, take on the bright lights of Los Angeles.

Some of the highlights included are:

Tour the infamous island prison of Alcatraz

Explore the mountains, valleys and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park

Discover the vibrant and larger than life Las Vegas

Visit the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most iconic natural formations

Holiday Type

Fly-drive

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Wildlife & Nature

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Culture

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Active

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Honeymoons

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Your route

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from UK to London

Days 1-2

San Francisco

Head to progressive San Francisco and tour the city. Make sure you tick off
the icons: catch a cable car to explore the sloping city streets, walk or
cycle across the imposing Golden Gate Bridge, people watch over a coffee in
Union Square, and relax by the coast in popular Fisherman’s Wharf. Next,
why not wander through the colourful neighbourhood of Mission with its quirky
boutiques and cafes? Later, hop across the water on a ferry to the notorious
prison island of Alcatraz, 1.5km offshore, which once detained Al Capone.

4* Pier 2620 Hotel Fisherman's Wharf

Includes a City Insider's tour with Alcatraz Island

Day 3

Yosemite

Your US road trip really gets going today as you embark on the picturesque
drive to the glorious mountain scenery of Yosemite National Park. Be at one
with nature along one of the park’s many hiking trails, varying in length
and difficulty from gentle trails to challenging hikes, and enjoy the
majestic scenery of Yosemite’s waterfalls. For the more adventurous,
rafting trips and rock climbing excursions are also possible.

4* Tenaya Lodge

Day 4

Death Valley

Note the dramatic shift in landscape as you enter the arid climate of Death
Valley National Park – you will feel like you have entered a different
country altogether. Spend the day exploring the weird and wonderful beauty
spots such as Dante's View, which overlooks the salt flats of Badwater and
the incredible Devil's Golf Course, a large halite salt crystal formation, or
gaze in wonder at the Racetrack, where rocks appear to move on their own!

3* The Ranch at Death Valley

Days 5-6

Las Vegas

Prepare to have your senses dazzled by the neon lights and showmanship of Sin
City, a sizzling metropolis in the middle of the desert. See the Strip lit up
at night, wonder at the kitsch of the themed hotels, or perhaps catch one of
the world-famous Cirque du Soleil shows. Roll the dice and try your luck,
after all, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

4.5* MGM Grand

Days 7-8

Grand Canyon

Today you'll be leaving Las Vegas for one of nature's greats: the Grand
Canyon. Along the way, stop off at the colossal Hoover Dam, and then tick off
another classic USA road trip moment as you take the old Route 66 to the
Grand Canyon. Marvel at the scale of this natural spectacle from one of the
many vantage points throughout the park, walk the trails that run around the
canyon or, if you have a head for heights, give the skywalk a go. Later in
the evening, you can while away many an hour gazing at the myriad stars.

4* Yavapai Lodge

Days 9-10

Los Angeles

Your California holiday may be drawing to a close, but there's still time for
one final adventure as you head for cosmopolitan LA. Go celeb-spotting in
Hollywood, shop till you drop in Beverly Hills and hike Runyon Canyon for
stunning views over the city. Relax on one of the Los Angeles’ beautiful
beaches, or head over to Hollywood to experience the city’s vibrant side.
Explore the diverse neighbourhoods, from glitzy Bel Air to arty Venice Beach
to the chic galleries of Santa Monica. Dive into the smorgasbord of
international cuisine you might expect from such a cosmopolitan city.

4* W Hollywood

Days 11-12

Depart Los Angeles and return to the UK

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2525for mid-season travel up to 11 months in advance

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